Auditor at Montaigne AH Limited (Montaigne Place)

Montaigne Place is a leading luxury retail company that offers an exquisite range of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, lifestyle products, spa and wellness services. Established in 1995, Montaigne Place is a trading name of Montaigne AH. Ltd. began its journey in the Nigerian beauty sector as exclusive agents and distributors of the prestigious Clarins brand.

Today, Montaigne Place operations extend across retail, wholesale, spa & wellness, with its flagship retail division, Montaigne Place, boasting a network of Forty (40) outlets throughout Nigeria. These outlets are strategically located in Lagos, the country's commercial hub, as well as in Abuja, the capital city, and Port Harcourt, along with other prominent cities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Auditor

Location: Victoria Island, Oniru - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Auditors are responsible for examining financial records, assessing internal controls, ensuring compliance, and providing recommendations to improve organizational efficiency and financial integrity.

Core Responsibilities

• Auditors perform a variety of tasks to ensure the accuracy, legality, and efficiency of an organization’s financial operations. Key duties include:
• Financial Statement Examination: Review and analyze financial statements, accounting records, invoices, and tax documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements.
• Internal Controls Assessment: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes, identifying areas for improvement to prevent fraud or mismanagement.
• Audit Planning and Execution: Develop audit plans, determine audit scope, conduct fieldwork, and perform risk-focused audits within allocated budgets and timelines.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and industry standards such as GAAP or IFRS.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings, discrepancies, and recommendations, and communicate results to management, boards, or regulatory authorities.
• Operational and IT Audits: Conduct operational audits to assess efficiency and IT audits to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls in information systems.
• Collaboration and Advisory: Work closely with management, CFOs, and finance directors to provide insights, suggest improvements, and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Follow-up Audits: Verify that previously identified issues have been addressed and corrective measures implemented.

Skills and Qualifications
Auditors typically require a combination of technical and soft skills:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields; certifications like CPA or CIA are highly valued.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to identify discrepancies, assess risks, and perform quantitative and qualitative evaluations.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous review of financial records and documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Communication Skills: Clear reporting and effective collaboration with management and stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with audit software, financial analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrexecutives4@montaigneplace.com using the job title as subject of the mail.